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Canon XL1s MiniDV Professional Digital Camcorder - SKU#1464939 Specifications

  • Audio/Video

    Audio Recording System: PCM digital sound; 16-bit (48kHz/2ch) 12-bit (32kHz/2 from 4ch) 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch simultaneous)
    2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording

  • Television System

    EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

  • Tape Format/Speed

    MiniDV
    SP: 3/4ips (18.81 mm/s):
    LP:1/2ips (12.56 mm/s)

  • Image Sensor

    3CCD 1/3" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels)

  • Optical Zoom

    na

  • Digital Zoom

    2x Digital Zoom

  • Lens

    XL interchangeable lens system ([supplied]: f/1.6-2.6, 5.5-88mm)

  • Focusing System

    TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

  • Min. Focus Distance

    na

  • Shutter Speed

    1/15,000 second

  • Illumination

    Minimum illumination: 2 lux (using XL 5.5-88mm lens and slow shutter at 1/8 of a second.)
    Recommended illumination: More than 100 lux

  • Filter Size

    72mm (XL lens)

  • Viewfinder

    0.7", color LCD(approx. 180,000 pixels)

  • LCD Screen

    na

  • Manual Controls

    na

  • Special Effects

    Fade, 2x dig zoom

  • Fader

    Fade Trigger

  • Titler

    na

  • A/V Dubbing

    Audio Dub

  • Input terminals

    Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)
    Audio: RCA jack (L,R)2 sets - 11dBV/47kohms (LINE), unbalanced
    - 35dBV/600 ohms (MIC ATT), unbalanced
    - 55dBV/600 ohms (MIC), unbalanced
    Mic: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack-59dBV (with 600 ohms mic)/600ohms

  • Output terminals

    Video terminal: RCA jack1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced,synchronized load
    S-Video terminal: 4 pin mini DIN 1 Vp-p (Y signal) 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
    Audio terminal: RCA jack (L,R) 2 sets - 4dBm (47kohms load)/ 3kohms or less, unbalanced

  • Digital Photo Mode

    more than 700 brilliantly clear still pictures on a single 80-min tape (in SP Mode). The XL1S records still pictures for approximately 6 seconds, as well as sound for music, narration or verbal meta data.

  • Microphone

    Stereo electret condenser microphone

  • Headphone Jack

    Headphone Terminal (adjustable level)

  • Flash

    With an optional Flash Adapter FA-200, the Canon XL1S can utilize the 420EX or the 550EX SLR flashes for flash photography. Simply connect the FA-200 to the XL1S flash terminal, attach the flash, and shoot still images using either photo button. (Photo buttons are on the grip handle and near the side controls.)

  • Built-In Light

    na

  • Power Requirements

    7.2 V DC 8.7 W (Approx., recording with the AF turned on)

  • Dimensions

    8 3/4 x 8 7/16 x 16 5/16 in(223mm x 214mm x 415mm)

  • Weight

    Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 3 lbs 11 15/16 oz approx. (1.7 kg)
    Weight (fully loaded): 6 lbs 4 7/8 oz approx. (2.86 kg)

  • Special Features

    na

About Canon XL1s MiniDV Professional Digital Camcorder - SKU#1464939

Canon XL1s MiniDV Professional Digital Camcorder - SKU#1464939 Features

  • Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394
  • 3CCD 1/3" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels)
  • 2x Digital Zoom
  • XL Interchangeable Lens System
  • Programmed Auto Exposure

What's in the box:

  • Canon XL1S 3 Chip Mini Dv Camcorder
  • Zoom Lens 16x XL 5.5-88 mm IS
  • Battery Pack
  • Battery Charger
  • DC-900 DC Coupler
  • Shoulder Strap
  • S-150 S-video Cable
  • STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
  • Lens Hood
  • Color Viewfinder
  • Microphone
  • Item Note: Missing SP-100 Shoulder Pad; Wireless Controller
  • CA-910 Compact Power Adapter